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Monday, May 5, 2008

Day 35 of 100 Days of Blogging

I've been taking a class in Theological Thought this semester. I'm currently putting together my notes for the final exam tomorrow. One of the possible essay questions on our final is the following and while I have my own opinions, I'd love to hear yalls:

What makes a church a church? In other words, what distinguishes a church from a para-church group or a dorm Bible study fellowship? Or is there a difference? Relate to the universal church and local church.

I don't think this is what you're looking for, but this is the first thing that came to mind:

The "Church" is a body of believers...not a building. As our pastor often says "if somebody asked where Heritage Baptist Church is then someone could point them to this address. However, if they came here on Monday morning the "church" wouldn't be here. The church would be scattered all over the city at various homes and businesses."

The Eternal your God is standing right here among you, and he is the champion who will rescue you. He will joyfully celebrate over you; he will rest in his love for you; he will joyfully sing because of you like a new husband. ~ Zephaniah 3:17